12 Ekim 2012 Cuma

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW -6Qs With Ersin Faikzade - Diplomatic Journal -On Role of Music in Social
Awareness

On Role of Music in Social Awareness''the start and end of every
beauty is just,love'' ERSIN FAIKZADE

DJ: We know him as
a man of love, dedicated
professional singer and Goodwill
Ambassador.
Ersin Faikzade, welcome to our Journal.

EF: First of all, thank you for having me onthis beautiful pages and
site, it is my greatpleasure to do this interview with you.Introducing
me as a man of love, reminds meof my long voyage through which
Iexperienced lucky and unlucky years,happiness and sorrow, friendship
andunfaithfulness, splendid times and illnessesbut also a love that
cloaks all of them. To me,the start and end of every beauty is just
love.

DJ: Among various forms of arts and artistic
productions; ‘music’ has been
predominantly
found a powerful medium of communication to
raise the bars
of Social Awareness
internationally.
Q1 – As a vocalist, who performs in
Turkish
language among others; how do you view the
role of music in
raising social awareness at
large?

EF: Besides show and
entertainment, musicshould be performed for making peopleaware of their
social responsibilities. Havingconcerts for charities and causes is a
greatway of doing that. For example the charityconcert of BAND AID was a
really goodexample for such important mission.In my view, music is a
powerful medium thatshould be used to assist understanding of oursocial
responsibilities.

DJ: You often emphasize on values such as
‘peace’ and ‘co-existence’.
Q2 –
In your view, A) how can ‘Music’
contribute to promotion of
understanding
and friendship? And B) What values you
would deem important
for artists in order
for them to play their role effectively in
their
societies?

EF: As for the first part of your question, inmy opinion Music is the
most beautiful art inthe branch of humanities. Regardless
ofnationalities, background or languages,people can easily relate
themselves to music.For example when in Turkey I sing a song inItalian
language, people can sense it or whenin Italy I perform a Turkish song, they
feelme too. As civilization develops, musicdevelops with it too. Music
can indeed getpeople closer to each other. As for yourother question, I
must say art is inspired by“Creative Emotions”; therefore, artists
havethis great responsibility to bring theirnations’ emotions to the
word.

DJ: You have lent your talent to many
charitable events and organizations in
Turkey,Europe,East World
and recently named as Ambassador for HumanRights.
Q3 –
What makes you be so caring, and how
does giving back count?

EF: Love is the source of my life and Icannot live without it. My mother
sufferedfrom Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 25 andit developed my
sense of social responsibilitytill this very day.My dear mother was ill
and bedridden at avey young age and I grew up with her pain,and I
promised myself that I'll support allpatients and the disabled as much as I
can. Ihave done my best with many charityorganisations in Turkey and
when I went tothe UK, to Wales to study, I did a project formentally
disabled people there. I feel helpingpeople in need is the purpose of my
life.Giving back is very rewarding, a positiveenergy that never dies.''I feel helping people in need is the purpose of my life'' Ersin
Faikzade

Q4 – If you would be able to get one messageacross the world, what would
that massagebe?

EF: Life is better as we share it. Think
ofothers first.There is a magnet in your heart that willattract true
friends. That magnet isunselfishness. When you learn to live forothers,
they will live for you.

''humanitarian projects will continue''Q5 – As
a talented vocalist with a powerfulvoice, who could influence you and
yourmusic? Any artists who inspired you?

EF: I am blessed with
being able to sing indifferent styles from Pop to Operatic and Iam
humbled that I am well received by manyof my audiences in different parts of
theworld especially in Italy and Turkey.I took inspiration from very
importantartists around the world for example,Pavarotti, Alessandro
Safina (Italy); ZekiMüren , Ajda Pekkan (Turkey); FrankSinatra
(America); Sattar (Iran), EnricoMacias (France), they give me the
inspirationand indeed changed our lives in the world.

Q6 – For those who wish to follow you,please tell us about your current
andupcoming projects and productions.

EF: I would like to thank
all my fans, theyare very important to me. Well, thehumanitarian
projects will continue. I haveplans to make an album in many
languages,benefiting a charitable institution. Alsowould like to give a
huge benefit concert fordisabled around the world as well as thosewith
MS and Cancer.DJ: Ersin, thank you for accepting ourinvitation to have this exclusive interview withWAALM – Diplomatic Journal.

11 Ekim 2012 Perşembe

Ahead of the release of his new Greatest Hits collection, Ricky Martin took the time to chat to us about politics, Livin' La Vida Loca and who he wants to duet with most.

-How are you?Great, thank you for your time.-Are you excited for the release of your Greatest Hits?I am very excited. I'm also adding a couple of new tracks. The idea of being able to go back on stage with a Greatest Hits is really good. It's been a beautiful couple of years, so I can't wait to go back to the UK.

-You mentioned the new tracks. What direction are you taking with the new material?I've always worked with fusion. I've always added a bit of a Latin sound, which is very important to me because it's who I am, but I'm also influenced by European sounds.
We can go from dance to Latin in the same song. We can do it very organically, not abrupt, but yeah I do want to take a few risks, to do things I haven't done in a long time.
I'm very happy. The reaction has been very positive, from the media and the audience. We'll see what happens.

-What can fans expect from the collection?We'll go back in time, and go back to good moments. The songs that we've chosen for this CD were hits and they will take you to those great summer days, but at the same time will take you to romantic moments of life and to where we are today.
There's a bit of dance, that energy and repetitive hook. Musicality is very important. I'm working again with Desmond Childs, someone I have a lot of respect for and I've worked with in the past. Everything is very positive, man. It just doesn't get better.

-Is this signaling the end of one phase of your career as you move onto something new?I try not to do the same thing today that I did 10 years ago. Yes, I do want allow myself to experience and go through motions as transparently as I can when I'm in the studio.
Right now, after this tour, I'm going to New York where I'll do one year working in Evita doing theatre. What I'm trying to say by this, is I'll have the time during the day to be creative, musically speaking, and go to places I've never been.
Exactly where I'm at or where I'm going with my next production, I really don't know. I know it's going to be mature, transparent...I'm not going to pushed or seduced by a fear of running out of time, which usually happens.

-Was the release your idea, rather than a push from management or the label?Well, everything that's happened in the last 2 years has been so organic. Releasing my book, from the book to this album and then the tour.
I'm doing what I need to do in order to feel good about myself and my career. I guess the reaction of the audience, that's what they feel.
The honesty, the transparency of it all. The record company feels it, they get it. I'm very happy that they're supporting me on this.

4 Nisan 2012 Çarşamba

The World Famous İtalian Singer Dario Moreno great music Award giving for World Turkish singer ERSİN FAİKZADE.
5 April 2012 in İZMİR ATATURK CULTURE CENTER.
Last year gave this great music award Ajda Pekka and Enrico Macias and in this year,Diplomatic Artist Ersin Faikzade will give Dario Moreno Mediterrian Music Award.